Federal Government Quiz

What are the three branches of the federal government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

• Judicial, Legislative, Administrative

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

What is the minimum age requirement to be a representative in the House?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

How often does the federal government reset each state's share of the 435 House seats?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years

• Every 20 years

How many senators are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

What is the term length for a senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Who has the authority to declare war according to the Constitution?

• The President

• The Senate

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

What is the main job of the executive branch?

• To create laws

• To administrate laws

• To interpret laws

• To judge laws

Who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces according to the Constitution?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of Defense

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What does Article III of the Constitution establish?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Supreme Court

• The Military